Missoula, MT
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
73,710
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
17.5%
Median Home
$279,700
Median Income
$47,426
Median Rent
$859
Missoula SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
6
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
9
Commute
9.5
Missoula, MT Crime Report
3,392
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,497.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
81.59%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Missoula / 100k People |
Montana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,392 | 4,497.4 | 2,598.1 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 310 | 411.0 | 404.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 3 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 27 | 35.8 | 19.2 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 205 | 271.8 | 324.9 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,082 | 4,086.3 | 2,193.2 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 342 | 453.4 | 270.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 2,565 | 3,400.9 | 1,700.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 175 | 232.0 | 222.4 | 219.9 |
Missoula, MT Cost Of Living
105
Missoula's Overall Cost Of Living
Missoula's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Missoula | Montana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
| Services | 106 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 104 | 104 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 116 | 99 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 86 | 100 | |
Missoula, MT Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Missoulian | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Source: Wikipedia User Mfield, Matthew Field, ht | GFDL
Source: Public Domain
Rankings for Missoula in Montana
Map Of Missoula, MT
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Population over time in Missoula
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 73,710 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 72,125 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 70,847 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 70,117 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 69,190 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 68,377 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 67,710 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 66,982 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 66,158 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 65,383 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Missoula
| Race | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.5% | 86.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.4% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Missoula
| Gender | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Missoula for adults over 25
| Education | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Missoula, Montana
| Income | Missoula | MT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 10.5% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 19.0% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.6% | 13.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
